3 Treatments for Straightening Teeth if You Don’t Want Metal Braces
While it’s common for teenagers to get metal braces, for adults it’s another story. Yet many adults who never had orthodontic treatments when they were younger, or whose teeth have moved out of alignment, may still want a way to straighten teeth without the stigma or hassle of traditional braces. Luckily, in today’s world with […]
Are Clear Teeth Aligners Right for Me?
Clear teeth aligners, like those from Invisalign and ClearCorrect, in many ways are a great alternative treatment to orthodontia you may be familiar with, like wire braces. Individuals receive new custom, nearly invisible aligners every two weeks or so that gradually push teeth closer and closer into alignment. Many adults find that Invisalign and ClearCorrect […]
What Over-the-Counter Teeth Whitening Treatments CAN’T Do for Your Teeth
A whiter smile can make you feel more confident almost instantly. But some over-the-counter whitening treatments, including teeth whitening strips, mouthwashes, and toothpastes, won’t give you the same results as professional teeth whitening will. Dentists, such as those at Meridian Dental, offer in-house teeth whitening services so that patients can get long-lasting and great-looking results […]
Why is My Tooth Feeling Sensitive? 5 Possible Culprits
Do you feel a sharp pain in one or more of your teeth when eating or drinking substances that hot, cold, acidic, or sweet? Or does even breathing in the cold winter air cause your teeth to tingle? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of people experience some type of teeth sensitivity every year. But […]
Leave Behind these 5 Worries with ClearCorrect Aligners
The path to straightening teeth is often a crooked one. But it doesn’t have to be! ClearCorrect treatment makes aligning teeth a simpler process, with less hassle and pain for the patient. ClearCorrect providers, like those at Meridian Dental, offer their patients this orthodontic treatment that uses transparent, plastic aligners to move teeth into proper […]
What to Know Before Getting a Tooth Crown
Has your dentist recommended a crown for one or more of your teeth? Dental crowns are a common form of restorative dentistry that can protect and strengthen teeth in the hopes that teeth extraction can be avoided. But there’s a lot more to dental crowns than you may realize. What is the Purpose of a […]
Why Invisalign? 6 Pros to the Popular Teeth Alignment Treatment
Are you embarrassed to show your smile in pictures? Do you cover up your teeth when in conversation? Misaligned or crooked teeth often makes patients feel embarrassed about how their smiles look. Don’t hide your smile anymore! For patients in Wasilla, AK and surrounding areas in the Mat-Su, Meridian Dental has got just the ticket […]
